Refining
HP Global: Asia-Pacific’s refining industry entering a low-margin cycle
The global refining industry is struggling with overcapacity even after the closure of 3.5 MMbpd of capacity since 2011. Accordingly, global refining margins are expected to weaken in the coming years..
HP Industry Metrics: Industry Metrics
According to the International Energy Agency’s August Oil Market Report, 2014 global oil demand has stalled. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised down its forecast for global economic gr..
HP Industry Perspectives: More waves for marine fuels
The outlook for heavy fuel oil is not optimistic. New fuel specifications for marine bunker fuels under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI regula..
HP Innovations
Ion Science tightens focus on petchemsIn a strategic move designed to boost market share and competitive edge, Ion Science, a global manufacturer of gas, leak and corrosion monitoring instrumentation,..
HP People
IHS has named two industry veterans to join its chemicals leadership team. Stein Raae, an international business executive and advisor with more than 30 years of experience at ExxonMobil, Statoil and ..
US military to use UOP renewable diesel process
Emerald is being supported by a $70 million contract from the Defense department project, which is focused on creating economically viable production capacity for advanced drop-in biofuels.
Wyoming Refining licenses Technip, ExxonMobil technology on new unit
The unit converts benzene contained in the gasoline pool into high-octane blendstock by reacting the benzene with propylene. The award includes technology license, process design, and start-up services.
GE to supply compressors at Total refinery off-gas expansion in Belgium
The project will convert low-value Antwerp refinery off-gases into a low-cost petrochemical feedstock by recovering valuable hydrocarbons that would otherwise be burned as fuel.
Linde to provide more hydrogen for Husky refinery modernization in Ohio
LRC, a subsidiary of Husky Energy, is implementing a modernization project that willstrengthen the refinery and enable processing of a diverse set of crude oils to produce a range of products.
Philippines refiner Petron picks Foster Wheeler for new coker unit training
Foster Wheeler was awarded a contract by Petron Corp. to provide operator training, commissioning, and start-up assistance services for the new delayed coking unit at Petron’s Bataan refinery.
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